Windshield Wipers, Fuel Efficiency & Gas Prices = Big Savings!

Posted
on January 17, 2015

“Can you believe the price of gas these days?” We have all
had that conversation in recent years, as the cost of a gallon of gas became
unreasonable overnight. And there hadn’t been any sign of relief, as those
numbers just kept rising. All of a sudden, the conversation has changed. “Can
you believe the price of gas?” has taken a positive tone, as drivers are
ecstatic at filling up their tanks for less than $50!

Digging a little bit deeper into the national gas prices
shows what a major impact these pretty little numbers are going to make for our
country. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) stated that average
annual fuel expenses in 2015 is expected to fall under $2000 for the first time
in years. And any savings for your vehicle is great news!

Following the Fluctuating Prices of Gasoline

We all know that prices have been high and going up for a
long time, but exactly what is the difference? To put it into perspective,
let’s look at the bigger picture over the last decade of the per gallon cost
for gas.

2005 - $2.27

2010 - $2.78

One Year Ago (January
2014) - $3.31

One Month Ago
(December 2014) - $2.55

Today’s Average -
$2.09 and falling!!

As
reported on www.Fuelgaugereport.aaa.com and by the EIA

What a major difference! In fact, many areas of the country
are seeing prices well under $2.00, and every state is experiencing lower
costs. California, Washington and New York have some of the highest prices
while the lowest can be found in Missouri, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. This will
be the first time that the average price per gallon has bottomed out below
$2.00 in the last 6 years, and the industry is telling us that the prices are
going to fall even more than expected!

It’s worth noting that diesel prices are not catching up
with gas decreases. Although diesel fueled vehicles can often be more fuel
efficient, at-the-pump expenses aren’t happening and there is no sign that this
will change majorly in the near future.

What Does This Mean For Drivers?

So how will this great news affect you? Well, it depends on
what you are driving and how much driving you do. As fuel efficiency continues
to improve on new vehicles, this is a great year to own a newer car for the
biggest savings, as more and more vehicles are averaging 50-60 miles per
gallon. However, many of us are still driving those 10 or 20 year old cars, and
just dreaming of fuel efficiency and a tank of gas that will get us farther
than 300 miles!

If look about online, you will find a few gas estimators,
like www.FuelEconomy.gov that can give
you a real good idea of how much you will be spending this year based off of
the current prices. But no matter how fuel efficient your vehicle is or how
many miles you put on, the future is bright for your wallet!

Stuck with Low MPG? Save With Quality Windshield Wipers!

Just because you can’t control the fuel efficiency of your
vehicle (and a new car isn’t in your horizon), doesn’t mean you have to miss
out completely. By installing quality windshield wipers and following some
basic guidelines, you can still make a difference. Even keeping your tires
aired up properly helps, and reducing the frequency of changing vehicle parts
is key.

The average American puts just under 13,500 miles on their
vehicle each year. And the average wiper blade wears out in less than 6,000.
When you spend a few extra dollars for a high quality, durable windshield wiper, you
can see huge returns. Everblades Heated Windshield Wipers last 2-3 times longer
than a standard blade, and we have even heard from truck drivers that their
wipers worked great for years!

Why go through the hassle of changing low performance wiper
blades every few months – or more if you cover a lot of miles – when you could
experience great visibility,
longer endurance and safer driving with a quality blade?